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Bernie (2012)

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A story so unbelievable it must be true.

In small-town Texas, affable and popular mortician Bernie Tiede strikes up a friendship with Marjorie Nugent, a wealthy widow well known for her sour attitude. When she becomes controlling and abusive, Bernie goes to great lengths to remove himself from her grasp.

Cast & Crew

Director
Richard Linklater
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    Bernie Tiede Jack Black
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    Marjorie Nugent Shirley MacLaine
  • Profile picture of Matthew McConaughey
    Danny Buck Davidson Matthew McConaughey
  • Profile picture of Brady Coleman
    Scrappy Holmes Brady Coleman
  • Profile picture of Richard Robichaux
    Lloyd Hornbuckle Richard Robichaux
  • Profile picture of Rick Dial
    Don Leggett Rick Dial
  • Profile picture of Brandon Smith
    Sheriff Huckabee Brandon Smith
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    Rev. Woodard Larry Jack Dotson

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